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Netflix will premiere its miniseries Griselda starring Sofia Vergara as Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco on Friday (Jan. 25). The series also marks the first time Vergara takes on a more serious role in her 30-plus-year trajectory.
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“Everything was challenging for me,” she tells Billboard. “Mainly the first month because I was trying new things. I had never acted in Spanish or a drama or with prosthetics. The three-hours of hair and makeup were exhausting … It was a lot of different things. I had to wrap my body so it didn’t look like me. I think more than one scene that was difficult was episode five. It was really hard because Griselda was going all the way down and she’s doing drugs, losing her mind a little bit. We were far away from my house in L.A. We were sleeping in tiny hotels. It was difficult. And the mood that Griselda was in was exhausting for me. She was killing, screaming, crying. It was a lot.”
The series — which captures how Blanco (aka “The Cocaine Godmother”) created one of the most profitable cartels in Miami in the 1970s — was co-created by showrunner Eric Newman (Narcos, Narcos: Mexico), and directed by Andrés Baiz (Narcos), who helmed all six episodes. Vergara also serves as executive producer.
“This is a tragedy and when you’re telling a story about drug trafficking, as we have with Narcos, and someone who builds an empire and loses it, it’s important that we don’t glorify it and that you see there’s a comeuppance of justice,” Newman says. “What was interesting about this story for us is that she’s that last line of defense for her children, and it made her story for us really about the mother. When you meet her, you’re instantly connected to her, and when you actually watch her build this empire, where the story has to end is where that primary directive of ‘protect my children’ fails. That, for us, became the character’s journey, and it’s all about the character, which Sofia absolutely nailed.”
Karol G as Carla, Christian Tappan as Arturo in episode 102 of ‘Griselda.’
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Griselda also features Karol G in her acting debut as “Carla,” one of Griselda’s “mules” who transports drugs to the U.S. For the role, the Colombian superstar spent months in acting and body movement classes, and took in-person and virtual lessons that “totally opened my eyes to a different perspective. They’ve helped my career as an artist and my development onstage,” she previously told Billboard.
“Working with Karol G was amazing,” notes Baiz. “She was so much fun. She was humble on set and hardworking. Just the energy that she brought to the set and to her character was very authentic. She’s from Medellin, she’s paisa, it’s the way she speaks. She’s a performer, so she had it in her. It was wonderful working with her. When she came to the set, everyone was happy. Very professional. It was fantastic. I wish there was more of Karol G in the show, but it’s just a taste.”
“We put Bad Bunny in Narcos and that was a great experience as well, but more often than not, when someone who’s a superstar in one world comes into the acting world, you never know what you’re going to get,” Newman adds. “She was great and her character was great, so it was a thrill and a joy to have her.”
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Kali Uchis storms in at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, as “Igual Que Un Angel,” with Peso Pluma, opens atop the Jan. 27-dated ranking. The song leads the collection of 12 tracks that parade in on the multimetric tally, all from her second all-Spanish-language album, Orquídeas, which debuts at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums, Latin Pop Albums, Top Albums Sales and Vinyl Albums.
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All 14 tracks from the album are on Hot Latin Songs, including the holdover “Labios Mordidos,” with Karol G, which flies from No. 36 to No. 14 as the Greatest Gainer of the week in sales and streams, and “Muñekita,” with El Alfa and JT, which re-enters at No. 36.
The Peso Pluma team-up “Igual Que Un Ángel” leads the new recruits, tracing its No. 1 debut to 13.4 million official U.S. streams, logged during the Jan. 12-18 tracking week, according to Luminate. The figure yields a No. 10 start on the overall Streaming Songs chart and a No. 1 launch on Latin Streaming Songs. The tune also sold 1,000 copies in its debut week, enough to crown Latin Digital Song Sales.
“Labios Mordidos” with Karol G, meanwhile, flies up the list to No. 14 with 4.2 million U.S. clicks, up 110%, and re-enters Latin Streaming Songs at No. 18. The song also registered 2.5 million audience impressions – well below the threshold of the overall Latin Airplay chart, though it advances 22-19 on Latin Rhythm Airplay.
“Igual Que Un Ángel” gives Uchis her second leader on Hot Latin Songs, which blends airplay, streaming activity and digital sales. Her first Peso Pluma collab lands at No. 1 over two years after “Telepatía” dominated for eight weeks in 2021.
“I honestly wasn’t expecting that!” Uchis told Billboard about topping the list with “Igual.” “I wrote and recorded the song a while ago and was shocked and excited that Peso wanted to jump on that one in particular because I love encouraging artists to step out of their comfort zone when creating.”
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For Peso, the partnership earns him a first No. 1 debut, among a collection of four leaders. The new champ follows another female team-up: “Qlona” with Karol G (it led for five weeks in 2023).
Thanks to Orquídeas, Uchis plants the complete album on Hot Latin Songs: As mentioned, 12 debuts, one holdover and a re-entry. Here’s the full album recap on Hot Latin Songs this week:
No. 1 “Igual Que Un Ángel,” with Peso Pluma (debut)No. 14, “Labios Mordidos,” with Karol GNo. 23, “Pensamientos Intrusivos” (debut)No. 24, “No Hay Ley Parte 2,” with Rauw Alejandro (debut)No. 25, “¿Cómo Así?” (debut)No. 30, “Diosa” (debut)No. 31, “Te Mata” (debut)No. 33, “Dame Un Beso // Muévete” (debut)No. 34, “Me Pongo Loca” (debut)No. 36, “Muñekita,” with El Alfa and JT (re-entry)No. 38, “Young, Rich & In Love”No. 41, “Perdiste”No. 44, “Tu Corazón Es Mío”No. 50, “Heladito”
“Igual Que Un Ángel” is the only song from Orquídeas to secure a spot on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, debuting at No. 23, Uchis’ highest rank there among eight chart visits.
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The lineup for the third edition of Sueños Music Festival was announced on Tuesday (Jan. 23), with Peso Pluma, Ivan Cornejo, Rauw Alejandro and Maluma, who will grace the stage as headliners on the weekend of May 25 and May 26 in Chicago’s Grant Park.
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The all-Latin music festival — known for highlighting música mexicana and urbano powerhouse performers in the same bill — will also host an exciting roster of buzzy up-and-coming acts such as Bad Gyal, Mora, Manuel Turizo, Xavi, Gabito Ballesteros and more.
Brought to you by Aaron Ampudia and Chris Den Uijl of La Familia Presenta, Sueños made its debut in 2022 with headlining acts J Balvin, Ozuna and Farruko. Returning acts include Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko, reggaetón pioneers Jowell & Randy and DJ Miriam, a Guatemalan-American DJ from Chicago.
Rocketing to stardom since the release of his viral 2021 hit “Está Dañada,” headlining teen idol Ivan Cornejo has soared to impressive heights. In 2022, he took home the title of new artist of the year at the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards, and kicking off 2024, the Riverside, Calif., native graced the January digital cover of Billboard.
From Guadalajara, Peso Pluma has introduced a unique voice to música mexicana, revitalizing the cultural essence of modern-day corridos. A historic moment unfolded when his groundbreaking album Génesis debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 in July, making it the highest charting regional Mexican album to date.
A consistent presence on the Billboard charts since 2018, Rauw Alejandro has continued to soar. The Puerto Rican singer dropped his freestyle-driven album Saturno in 2023, followed by his Rosalía collaboration EP, RR, and then the summer release Playa Saturno.
Colombian superstar Maluma has also continued to be a constant force in Latin pop and beyond. He is currently the most nominated artist of 2024’s upcoming Premios Lo Nuestro with 14 nods.
Offering stellar views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, Sueños Festival was created to be an inclusive event with a “mission to continue to celebrate and uplift Latin culture and the extraordinary music, people, food, and amazing energy that comes along with it,” as the press release notes.
Festival passes go on-sale Thursday (Jan. 25) at www.suenosmusicfestival.com. See the full lineup below:
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Kali Uchis‘ Orquídeas has blossomed hits such as “Igual Que Un Ángel” with Mexican star Peso Pluma, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs chart (dated Jan. 27). Over a synth-pop beat, Uchis and Peso sing, in English and Spanish, about an angelic woman who is unattainable and deserves only the best after putting up with failed relationships.
“I wrote and recorded the song a while ago and was shocked and excited that Peso wanted to jump on that one in particular because I love encouraging artists to step out of their comfort zone when creating,” Uchis previously told Billboard about the collaboration.
Orquídeas, Uchis’ second Spanish-language album, scored the singer-songwriter her first No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums as the new album debuts atop the list dated Jan. 27. It debuted at No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard 200, and spawned 12 debuts on the Hot Latin Songs chart, including the No. 1 “Igual Que Un Ángel.”
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Below, Billboard translates the Spanish lyrics of “Igual Que Un Ángel” into English:
Uh, uh, uhOh, oh, oh, oh
You should’ve seen the way she looked, just like an angelHeaven’s her residence and she won’t fall They just can’t reach her, unattainable princessThey broke her heart, but she never lost it, oh
Everyone wants money, others want fameA superficial love (Ah-ah, ah)But she wants peace, not to harm her soul (Ah-ah, ah)Never forgets what is real
A heart like yours is in extinctionHeaven must have sent you, loveA heart like yours is in extinctionHeaven must have sent you, loveGod’s favorite, God’s favorite, and it showsSent from heaven down to earthGod’s favorite, God’s favorite, and she knowsSent from heaven down to earth
They have already sworn love and failed herDry eyes from all that they criedBut she doesn’t give up, she smiles even if it hurtsBecause there are no people like her left (Oh-oh, oh, oh)
Everyone wants money, others want fameA superficial love (Ah-ah, ah)But she wants peace, not to harm her soul (Ah-ah, ah)Never forgets what is real
A heart like yours is in extinctionHeaven must have sent you, loveA heart like yours is in extinctionHeaven must have sent you, loveGod’s favorite, God’s favorite, and it showsSent from heaven down to earthGod’s favorite, God’s favorite, and she knowsSent from heaven down to earth
Uh, with that attitude no one deserves her Those that want her should prayBut she is light, ay, unlike anyoneShe’s not within your reach, the girl is an angel, ah-ah, ah, ah
Everyone wants money, others want fameA superficial love (Ah-ah, ah)But she wants peace, not to harm her soul (Ah-ah, ah)Never forgets what is real
A heart like yours is in extinctionHeaven must have sent you, loveA heart like yours is in extinctionHeaven must have sent you, loveGod’s favorite, God’s favorite, and it showsSent from heaven down to earthGod’s favorite, God’s favorite, and she knowsSent from heaven down to earth
(And she knows, and she knows)(God’s favorite)(God’s favorite and she knows)(God’s favorite)
It’s said that a pregnancy is a blessing, and that couldn’t be more on point for Kali Uchis, who scores her first No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart with Orquídeas, as the new album debuts atop the list dated Jan. 27. The set’s roaring start arrives after the Colombian artist announced she was expecting her first child with Don Toliver in the music video for “Tu Corazón Es Mío” on Jan. 11.
“Very grateful to have the opportunity to keep growing every release and very grateful to my community,” Uchis tells Billboard.
Orquídeas, Uchis’ second Spanish-language album, was released Jan. 12 via Geffen/IGA, the first day of the tracking week ending Jan. 18. According to Luminate, the 14-track set starts with 69,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. – her biggest week ever.
Of Orquídeas’ first-week sum, streaming activity delivers 39,000 units, a figure equating to 51 million official on-demand streams of the album’s tracks – her largest streaming week ever for an album. Traditional album sales contribute 31,000 (her largest sales week yet), while the remaining balance stems from a negligible amount of track-equivalent album units. On Top Latin Albums, one unit equals to one album sale, 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams for a song on the album.
With Orquídeas’ No. 1 entrance, Uchis bests her only career and first top 10 entry on Top Latin Albums: Sin Miedo (Del Amoy y Otros Demonios), her first Spanish-language full-lenghth, peaked at No. 3 in March 2021. The set delivered the eight-week champ “Telepatía” on Hot Latin Songs and her highest-ranking entry on the overall Billboard Hot 100 (No. 25 high).
Orquídeas concurrently gifts Uchis her second No. 1 entry on Latin Pop Albums, after Sin Miedo ruled for 11 weeks between March 2021 and July 2022. In total her first all-Spanish album has held in the top 10 for 165 weeks since its debut, encompassing the entire stay on the chart.
Elsewhere, Orquídeas begins at No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard 200, Uchis’ best performance there, following Red Moon in Venus (No. 4 high, March 2023), and an equal No. 1 debut on Top Albums Sales and Vinyl Albums. On the latter, it becomes the first Spanish-language album by a woman to debut atop the ranking. Bad Bunny is the only other act to debut at No. 1 with a Spanish-language album.
Orquídeas also spawns 12 debuts on the multi-metric Hot Latin Songs chart including the No. 1 start of “Igual Que Un Ángel,” with Peso Pluma. “I honestly wasn’t expecting that! Uchis adds. “I wrote and recorded the song a while ago and was shocked and excited that Peso wanted to jump on that one in particular because I love encouraging artists to step out of their comfort zone when creating.”
With those new debuts, “Labios Mordidos,” with Karol G, rising from No. 36 to No. 14, and the re-entry of “Muñekita,” with El Alfa and JT, at No. 36, the complete album takes over the chart which blends airplay, streaming data, and digital sales.
About which song Uchis relates with the most, she adds: “I deeply relate to all of them because I write all my own music, but I would say my favorite song is probably “¿Cómo Así?” because I feel it’s the most unique.”
Thanks to the new album and standout cuts, Uchis returns to the Billboard Artist 100 chart at No. 2, surpassing her No. 6 position in March 2023. The list measures artist activity across key metrics of music consumption, blending album and track sales, radio airplay and streaming to provide a weekly multi-dimensional ranking of artist popularity.
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The 2024 Premio Lo Nuestro nominations have been unveiled, and Maluma leads the pack with 14 nods. He’s followed by Peso Pluma (13), Grupo Frontera (10) and, with nine each, Karol G and Feid.
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All artists are up for the coveted Premio Lo Nuestro artist of the year prize alongside the other top nominees: Bad Bunny, Camilo, Carin León, Ozuna and Shakira.
With this year’s theme being “El Poder de Lo Nuestro” (the power of ours), the fan-voted awards recognize 180 artists across 38 categories, including tropical, urban, pop and música Mexicana.
The nominees are selected through a partnership with Uforia, which takes into account airtime on Univision Radio and information related to digital streaming, as well as evaluations from the Television Committee composed of music and industry experts.
Co-hosted by Galilea Montijo, Clarissa Moline, and Angélica Vale, the 2024 Premio Lo Nuestro will air live from Miami, Fla. at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 22 via Univision.
Fans can vote for their favorite artists from today (Jan. 22) until Feb. 4 on www.premiolonuestro.com. See the complete list of nominees below:
Premio Lo Nuestro Artist of the Year
Bad BunnyCamiloCarin LeónFeidGrupo FronteraKarol GMalumaOzunaPeso PlumaShakira
Song of the Year
“Ambulancia” – Camilo & Camila Cabello“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” – Bizarrap & Shakira“Despechá” – Rosalía“Ella Baila Sola” – Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma“Lala” – Myke Towers“Me Enrd” – Prince Royce“Nunca Y Pico” – Yandel, Maluma & Eladio Carrión“Sé Que Estás Con Él” – Silvestre Dangond, Reik & Boza“Un X100to” – Grupo Frontera & Bad Bunny“¿Y Qué Tal Si Funciona?” – Yuridia & Banda Ms De Sergio Lizárraga
Album of the Year
Colmillo De Leche – Carin LeónDon Juan – MalumaEl Comienzo – Grupo FronteraEscalona Nunca Se Había Grabado Así – Carlos VivesFeliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo Te Pirateamos El Álbum – FeidFórmula, Vol. 3 – Romeo SantosGénesis – Peso PlumaHaashtag – Ha*AshMañana Será Bonito – Karol GPlaya Saturno – Rauw Alejandro
Remix of the Year
“La Bebe Remix” – Yng Lvcas & Peso Pluma“Podemos Repetirlo Remix” – Don Omar, Chencho Corleone & Anuel AA“Polaris Remix” – Saiko, Quevedo, Feid & Mora“Quédate” – Tiësto Remix – Bizarrap & Tiësto“Una Noche En Medellín Remix” – Karol G, Cris Mj & Ryan Castro
New Artist Male
BeéleChristian AliceaDei VMichelle MacielMilo JOmar CourtzPeso PlumaRels BSaikoYng Lvcas
New Artist FemaleGaleJ NoaJoaquinaKenia OsLa JoaquiLudmillaPaoPaoSnow Tha Product
Mexican Music – New Artist Group or Duo
Conexión DivinaEslabon ArmadoFuerza RegidaGrupo FronteraLos EsquivelMarca MP
“Crossover” Collaboration of the Year
“Bailar Contigo” – Black Eyed Peas & Daddy Yankee“Dientes” – J Balvin, Usher & Dj Khaled“El Vibe” – Farina & Sean Paul“Jumpin” – Pitbull & Lil Jon“Let’s Get Crazy! (Mambo Drop)” – Don Omar & Lil Jon“Ojalá” – The Rudeboyz, Maluma & Adam Levine“Somos Iguales” – Ozuna, Tokischa, Louchie Lou & Michie One“The Reason (Latin Version)” – Jonathan Moly & Hoobastank
The Perfect Mix of the Year
“Alaska” – Camilo & Grupo Firme“Amor Clandestino” – Maná & Eden Muñoz“Chanel” – Becky G & Peso Pluma“Como El Viento” – Luis R Conriquez & Nicky Jam“El Amor De Mi Vida” – Los Ángeles Azules & Maria Becerra“El Pañuelo” – Romeo Santos & Rosalía“La Siguiente” – Kany García & Christian Nodal“Peso Pluma: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 55” – Bizarrap & Peso Pluma“Según Quién” – Maluma & Carin León“Un X100to” – Grupo Frontera & Bad Bunny
Tour of the Year
Fórmula Vol.3 Tour – Romeo SantosLuis Miguel Tour 2023 – Luis MiguelMañana Será Bonito Tour – Karol GSaturno World Tour – Rauw AlejandroSoy Rebelde Tour – Rbd
Urban – Male Artist Of The Year
ArcángelBad BunnyDaddy YankeeEladio CarriónFeidMyke TowersOzunaRauw AlejandroRyan CastroYandel
Urban – Female Artist Of The Year
AnittaBecky GChescaKarol GMaria BecerraNatti NatashaNicki NicolePaopaoVillano AntillanoYoung Miko
Urban – Song of the Year
“Besos Moja2” – Wisin Y Yandel & Rosalía“Classy 101” – Feid & Young Miko“Instagram” – Blessd“Lala” – Myke Towers“Mas Rica Que Ayer” – Anuel AA, Mambo Kingz & Dj Luian“Necesidad” – Venesti“Panties Y Brasieres” – Rauw Alejandro & Daddy Yankee“Un Cigarrillo” – Chencho Corleone“Where She Goes” – Bad Bunny“Yandel 150” – Yandel & Feid
Urban – Collaboration of the Year
“Gatúbela” – Karol G & Maldy“Hey Mor” – Ozuna & Feid“La Bebe Remix” – Yng Lvcas & Peso Pluma“La Jumpa” – Arcángel & Bad Bunny“Lokera” – Rauw Alejandro, Lyanno & Brray“Mi Exxx” – Wisin & Anuel AA“Nunca Y Pico” – Yandel, Maluma & Eladio Carrión“Podemos Repetirlo” – Don Omar & Chencho Corleone“Te Kiero Ver” – Paopao & Jay Wheeler“Ulala” – Myke Towers & Daddy Yankee
Urban – Album Of The Year
3MEN2 KBRN – Eladio CarriónFeliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo Te Pirateamos El Álbum – FeidLa Nena De Argentina – Maria BecerraLa Sustancia X – Villano AntillanoLa Vida Es Una – Myke TowersLLNM2 – Anuel AAMañana Será Bonito – Karol GOzutochi – OzunaPlaya Saturno – Rauw AlejandroResistencia – Yandel
Pop – Male Artist of the Year
CamiloCarlos RiveraLassoLuis FonsiMalumaManuel MedranoManuel TurizoPedro CapóRicky MartinSebastián Yatra
Pop – Female Artist of the Year
AitanaEmiliaGloria TreviKany GarcíaKenia OsLaura PausiniRosalíaShakiraThaliaTini
Pop – Group or Duo of the Year
CamilaHa*AshPiso 21RBDReik
Pop – Song of the Year
“A Mi Lado” – Reik & Rusherking“Coco Loco” – Maluma“Como Tú Y Yo” – Chayanne“Fugitivos” – Camila“La Falta Que Me Haces” – Natti Natasha“La Última Canción” – CNCO“Mi Salida Contigo” – Ha*Ash & Kenia Os“Sincerándome” – Carlos Rivera“Una Noche Sin Pensar” – Sebastián Yatra“Volver A Casa” – Pedro Capó
Pop/Ballad – Song of the Year
“Hey” – Ana Isabelle“Te Acuerdas” – Ha*Ash & Reik“Tu Salida “- Christian Daniel“Un Buen Inicio” – Laura Pausini“Yo No Fumo” – Ricardo Montaner & Carlos Rivera
Pop/Urban – Album of the Year
2000 – Manuel TurizoCupido – TiniDesgenerados Mixtape – Mau Y RickyDon Juan – MalumaEva – LassoHaashtag – Ha*AshLa Neta – Pedro CapóMi Soundtrack Vol.1 – Gloria TreviSincerándome – Carlos RiveraThalia’s Mixtape – Thalia
Pop-Urban – Collaboration Of The Year
“Berlin” – Zion & Lennox & Maria Becerra“Beso” – Rosalía & Rauw Alejandro“Easy” – Chesca & Dalex“Esta Vida” – Marshmello & Farruko“La Loto” – Tini, Becky G & Anitta“Los Cachos” – Piso 21 & Manuel Turizo“Sé Que Estás Con Él” – Silvestre Dangond, Reik & Boza“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” – Bizarrap & Shakira“Tu Recuerdo” – Wisin, Emilia, & Lyanno“Vagabundo” – Sebastián Yatra, Manuel Turizo & Beéle
Pop-Urban – Song of the Year
“5 Estrellas” – Reik & Sech“Columbia” – Quevedo“Éxtasis” – Manuel Turizo & Maria Becerra“Junio” – Maluma“Niña Bonita” – Feid & Sean Paul“No_se_ve.Mp3” – Emilia, Ludmilla & Zecca“Pasa_je_ro” – Farruko“To’ Esto Es Tuyo” – Natti Natasha“TQG” – Karol G & Shakira“Tucu” – Ozuna & Amarion
Pop-Urban/Dance – Song of the Year
“Berlin” – Zion & Lennox & Maria Becerra“Café Con Leche” – Pitbull“Celular” – Nicky Jam, Maluma & The Chainsmokers“Esta Vida” – Marshmello & Farruko“Let’s Get Crazy! (Mambo Drop)” – Don Omar & Lil Jon“Tá Ok Remix” – Dennis, Mc Kevin O Chris, Maluma & Karol G
Tropical – Artist of the Year
Aymée NuviolaCarlos VivesJuan Luis GuerraLuis FigueroaMarc AnthonyOlga TañónPrince RoyceRomeo SantosSilvestre DangondVíctor Manuelle
Tropical – Song of the Year
“Bailando Bachata” – Chayanne“Decidí Tener Pantalones” – Víctor Manuelle“Me Enrd” – Prince Royce“Solo Conmigo” – Romeo Santos“Vienes” – Luis Figueroa“Yo Le Mentí” – Marc Anthony
Tropical – Collaboration of the Year
“Ambulancia” – Camilo & Camila Cabello“El Merengue” – Marshmello & Manuel Turizo“El Pañuelo” – Romeo Santos & Rosalía“La Fórmula” – Maluma & Marc Anthony“Las Mujeres” – Carlos Vives & Juanes“Si Tú Me Quieres” – Fonseca & Juan Luis Guerral
Tropical – Album of the Year
Bachata En Vivo, Vol. 2 – Elvis MartinezCanciones Del Corazón – Olga TañónCatarsis – Daniela DarcourtEl Swing Del Gran Combo – El Gran Combo De Puerto RicoEscalona Nunca Se Había Grabado Así – Carlos VivesFórmula, Vol. 3 – Romeo SantosIntruso – Silvestre DangondMetamorfosis – Jonathan MolyVoy A Ti – Luis FigueroaYo – Christian Alicea
Mexican Music – Male Artist of the Year
Alejandro FernándezAlfredo OlivasCarin LeónChristian NodalEden MuñozJunior HLenin RamírezLuis R ConriquezPepe AguilarPeso Pluma
Mexican Music – Female Artist of the Year
Ana BárbaraÁngela AguilarChiquisMajo AguilarYuridia
Mexican Music – Song of the Year
“Alaska” – Camilo & Grupo Firme“Ella Baila Sola” – Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma“Eres Ese Algo” – La Maquinaria Norteña“Indispensable” – Carin León“Inexperto En Olvidarte” – Alejandro Fernández“Ni Con Labios Prestados” – Alfredo Olivas“No Se Va (En Vivo)” – Grupo Frontera“Tú Y Tú” – Los Ángeles Azules, Cazzu & Santa Fe Klan“Un Cumbión Dolido” – Christian Nodal“¿Y Qué Tal Si Funciona?” – Yuridia & Banda Ms De Sergio Lizárraga
Mexican Music – Collaboration of the Year
“Alaska” – Camilo & Grupo Firme“Bebe Dame” – Fuerza Regida & Grupo Frontera“Ella Baila Sola” – Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma“La Patrona” – Edwin Luna Y La Trakalosa De Monterrey & Leandro Ríos“No Me Hablen De Amor” – Pepe Aguilar & Intocable“Qué Agonía” – Yuridia & Ángela Aguilar“Se Acabó (En Vivo)” – Lenin Ramírez, Fuerza Regida & Banda Renovación“Según Quién” – Maluma & Carin León“Si Ya Hiciste El Mal” – Luis R Conriquez & Jessi Uribe“Solo Que Lo Dudes” – Banda Ms De Sergio Lizárraga & Yahritza Y Su Esencia
Mexican Music – Group or Duo of the Year
Banda Los RecoditosBanda Ms De Sergio LizárragaCalibre 50Eslabon ArmadoFuerza RegidaGrupo FirmeGrupo FronteraIntocableLa Maquinaria NorteñaLos Ángeles Azules
Banda Song Of The Year
“Al Ver Que Te Vas” – Banda El Recodo“Amor Pasajero” – Los Plebes Del Rancho De Ariel Camacho“Calidad” – Grupo Firme & Luis Mexia“Fuerte No Soy” – Banda Los Recodito“La Patrona” – Edwin Luna Y La Trakalosa De Monterrey & Leandro Ríos“Se Acabó (En Vivo)” – Lenin Ramírez, Fuerza Regida & Banda Renovación“Se Manda Sola” – La Adictiva“Si Ya Hiciste El Mal” – Luis R Conriquez & Jessi Uribe“Soldado Caído” – El Fantasma“¿Y Qué Tal Si Funciona?” – Yuridia & Banda Ms De Sergio Lizárraga
Mariachi/Ranchera Song of the Year
“Canción Para Olvidarte” – Majo Aguilar“Difícil Tu Caso” – Alejandro Fernández“La Jugada” – Ana Bárbara & Vicente Fernández“No Puedo No Caer” – Leonardo Aguilar“Qué Agonía” – Yuridia & Ángela Aguilar“Sólo Muere Si Se Olvida” – Adriel Favela & Kurt“Un Cumbión Dolido” – Christian Nodal
Norteño Song of the Year
“Beses A Quien Beses” – La Fiera De Ojinaga“Cuéntame” – Los Rieleros Del Norte“Dirección Equivocada” – Calibre 50“Eres Ese Algo” – La Maquinaria Norteña 5. Indispensable – Carin León“Ni Con Labios Prestados” – Alfredo Olivas“Ni Volviendo A Nacer” – Eden Muñoz“No Me Hablen De Amor” – Pepe Aguilar & Intocable“Que Te Vaya Bien” – Julión Álvarez Y Su Norteño Banda“Se Me Soltó El Hocico” – Los Dos Carnales
Mexican Music Fusion of the Year
“Cambio De Canción” – Conexión Divina“Ella Baila Sola “- Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma“Fin De Semana” – Oscar Maydon & Junior H“Frágil” – Yahritza Y Su Esencia & Grupo Frontera“Mírate Nomás” – Ulices Chaidez
Mexican Music – Album of the Year
Bordado A Mano – Ana BárbaraColmillo De Leche – Carin LeónConsejos Gratis – Eden MuñozCumbia Del Corazón – Los Ángeles AzulesDesvelado – Eslabon ArmadoEl Comienzo – Grupo FronteraForajido EP2 – Christian NodalGénesis – Peso PlumaPa Que Hablen – Fuerza RegidaPa’ Luego Es Tarde – Yuridia
This week, our New Music Latin roundup — a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — is powered by new music from Luis Fonsi, Prince Royce and Eladio Carrión, who dropped an ultra-personal album.
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Carrión’s sixth studio album, Sol María, is a heartfelt ode to his mother of the same name, but also to his family values and making his parents proud. The 17-track set includes collaborations with Yandel, Rauw Alejandro, Arcangel, Milo J and many more, and navigates a range of genres from Afrobeats to Jersey Club, all while keeping his trap and reggaeton essence intact.
As he prepares to release his forthcoming studio album in February, Prince Royce surprised fans with the track “Cosas de la Peda” in collaboration with Mexican newcomer Gabito Ballesteros. The heartbreak song, which fuses bachata with música mexicana, is backed by melancholic lyrics about drowning your sorrows in alcohol after a bad breakup.
Meanwhile, Luis Fonsi presents “Santiago,” the third preview of his next album El Viaje, which is inspired by Latin American cities. Co-written by Fonsi, Mauricio Rengifo, Andrés Torres and Keityn, “‘Santiago’ talks about when in a relationship you feel an obvious disconnection — when they live at opposite poles, but do not dare to accept reality,” he explained in a press statement.
Other new releases include Ana Tijoux’s “Millonaria,” marking her comeback after a 10-year hiatus, Kenia Os’ “Bobo,” and Lunay, Rusherking and Boza’s “Hora y Lugar,” produced by Revol.
Last week, Omar Courtz’s “Una Noti” won the reader poll with more than 29 percent of the votes, closely followed by DannyLux’s “Un Día Entenderás.”
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New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below.
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Eladio Carrion, Sol María (Rimas Entertainment)
Puerto Rican trap star Eladio Carrión exhibits a newfound depth and versatility on his sixth studio album, Sol María. This heartfelt ode to his mother not only lends an intimate touch to his evolving sound, but also displays his family values and his journey of making his parents proud, all while retaining his distinctive no-holds-barred flow and swagger.
The album opens with “Bendecido,” a commanding trap ballad that sets the tone with its focus on familial devotion and resilience. On “Sonrisa,” Carrión shines, weaving a narrative about a captivating smile that leaves him utterly smitten, set against an invigorating mix of Jersey club and dembow. “Sigo Enamorau’,” featuring Yandel, reinvents Sean Paul and Sasha’s “dutty rock” classic “I’m Still In Love With You,” while playfully celebrating his admiration for his lover’s assets. He turns up the vibe on “Todo Lit,” merging raucous lyrics with sinister keys atop a subdued trap beat alongside featured guest Duki. Carrión ventures into a sultry R&B terrain with “Hey Lil Mama,” a Rauw Alejandro collab that strikes a balance between sensuality and sweltering beats.
The album culminates with the gut-wrenching outro ballad “Mama’s Boy,” featuring Nach, where Carrión delves into a well of raw, candid emotion, paying homage to his mother in a way that transcends mere words. “Sol María, hoy te doy tus flores,” he croons with honesty and vulnerability, coupled with poignant lyricism.
Throughout Sol María, Carrión seamlessly navigates a range of genres — from Afrobeats to dancehall to Jersey club — without compromising his trap and reggaetón roots. In summary, it’s a testament to Eladio Carrión’s growth as an artist. It respects his origins while pushing creative boundaries, demonstrating his commitment to his craft and the values that shape his music. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Prince Royce, “Cosas de la Peda” ft. Gabito Ballesteros (Sony Music Latin)
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Prince Royce has found a way to flawlessly fuse bachata with música mexicana in “Cosas de la Peda,” featuring emerging regional Mexican artist Gabito Ballesteros. The heartbreak song starts off with a wailing trombone that sets the tone for the melancholic lyrics about drowning your sorrows in alcohol after a bad breakup. “Cosas” is an ideal balance of bachata’s hip-swiveling beats and regional Mexican’s signature instruments, such as the requinto, tololoche and trombone (mainly used in corridos tumbados). While it’s not the first time Prince Royce has teamed up with a regional Mexican artist — in 2017 he collaborated with Gerardo Ortiz on the all bachata song “Moneda” — it is the first time he’s merged the two genres, and the end result is chef’s kiss. — GRISELDA FLORES
Luis Fonsi, “Santiago” (Universal Music Latino)
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Continuing with the theme of songs inspired by Latin American cities, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Luis Fonsi continues his journey with the single “Santiago”, the third preview of his upcoming album El Viaje. Written by Fonsi, Mauricio Rengifo, Andrés Torres and Keityn and augmented with string arrangements, the heartfelt ballad tells of a couple seeing that the good times in a relationship are in the past and deciding to take different paths. “’Santiago’ talks about when in a relationship you feel an obvious disconnection — when they live at opposite poles, but do not dare to accept reality,” the singer-songwriter expresses about the release. The song’s video featuers a montage of destruction that deepens the song’s message. — LUISA CALLE
Rusherking & Flor Alvarez, “Con Vos” (Fifty One)
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As Billboard editors predicted, a new generation of artists is keeping cumbia music alive in 2024. “Con Vos,” a collaboration between Argentine artist Rusherking and newcomer Flor Alvarez (one of Billboard’s On the Radar Latin artists) is a testament to that. The feel-good track, produced by Emanero, is backed by traditional cumbia villera melodies and undertones of urban beats. “With you, I spent the best days of my life, let’s go back to that/ The same look, the same desire to give you a kiss/ I don’t know if you remember, we were happy with little money/ And now that I’m doing better, I want to get back with you,” says the sweet chorus. A known urban act, Rusher has previously flirted with other genres, such as bachata and now cumbia. For Flor, on the other hand, this is the genre that is making her a local household name (she gained virality on TikTok thanks to singing cumbia covers in the streets and trains of Argentina). — JESSICA ROIZ
Jacob Collier feat. Camilo, “Mi Corazón” (Hajanga Records)
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English singer and songwriter Jacob Collier teams up with Colombian star Camilo in this sweet, upbeat bilingual pop song about the concept of love evolving over time. Written by the two artists over an in-person jam session in Los Angeles, after having met in Japan, “Mi Corazón” alternates between soft, tender verses and a vigorous chorus that will make your head bop: “My heart/ Mi corazón, mi corazón/ My heart/ Tú siempre vas a estar en mi corazón.” The music video, directed by Ben Proulx, is as joyful and powerful as the track, with wholesome images of children playing in different scenes.
“Camilo is without doubt one of my favorite humans and musical forces on the planet,” Collier said in a press release. “I am overjoyed this song is in the world!” Camilo added: “Collaborating with such a musical genius can be intimidating, but I can honestly say that working with him on ‘Mi Corazón’ was one of the most enlightening, creative, and personal experiences I’ve ever had.” The song is the latest single from Collier’s forthcoming album Djesse Vol. 4, to be released on Feb. 29. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Damian, “Me Enamoro” (WOW! Oficina de Artistas)
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Colombian singer-songwriter Damian released his latest single, “Me Enamoro,” which is the perfect love letter. Fusing vallenato, sweet Latin pop, and refreshing tropical sounds, Damian’s soft and endearing vocals describe that true, genuine love that can’t be compared and that is felt from the soul. “Me Enamoro” was penned, arranged, and produced by Damian and multi-Latin Grammy Award-winner Luis Ortega. The accompanying video was directed by Harlyn Camargo and produced by Harlyn Go Inc., and filmed between the Spanish cities of Madrid and Seville. — INGRID FAJARDO
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